The Breathing Prosperity blog

Who are you?…

If you take out a piece of paper and write about who you are, you may find that the answers are full of labels, judgements and comparisons. For example, a man may say I am a husband, father, weekend athlete, lawyer, good negotiator, etc..

Conversely, if you close your eyes and think about the essence of what it feels like to be you, those judgements and labels probably don’t come up at all, do they?… I urge you to try these two little exercises so you can see and feel the difference for yourself.

This stark contrast became apparent to me while writing my LOA book, and in it I started giving a brief rundown of ‘who I am.’ I wanted the description to be free of labels, and you know what? It’s difficult to do. We define ourselves for so long based on our relationship to others, our physical attributes, our jobs, and what we think are our strengths, weaknesses, and important personality traits. But if we are infinite, formless beings underneath it all, are these definitions not the box that keeps us confined?

In truth, we are not our personality traits, or our relationships, or anything else. Because of the nature of our true selves, we are – for now – whatever we define ourselves to be. This is a very powerful concept, because it means we can be whatever we want to be. To really take advantage of this, sit down and make another list right now. Instead of using your current definitions, clear your mind and think about what you would ideally like to be. Think about the rest of your days on this earth, and what you would like to have said about you. What kind of legacy would you like to leave? What are the highest and best traits you wish to embody? You can be ANYTHING you want – just define it. Not many people do this, and those who do live satisfying lives of choice and high personal value. Enjoy!